For the love of Chloe: Racing forward with heart
Honoring Chloe Kay Eckelberg’s short but joyful life When Jonathan and Amy Eckelberg talk about their daughter, Chloe, their voices are full of love — and purpose. “She had crazy, […]
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Sue Knopf: A journey of giving
Life experiences inspired a life of giving People don’t typically start out with philanthropy as their primary goal in life. In most cases, it takes time to build careers, settle […]
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A collector of art — and curator of good
How Dick Record channels his passion for beauty into community giving Richard “Dick” Record doesn’t just fund the arts; he surrounds himself with them. His home is filled with paintings […]
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The sound of kindness
The Bob and Jean Marck Family Fund David Marck jokes that while some people summer in the Hamptons or Tuscany, he summers in La Crosse. A professional jazz pianist based […]
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More than a game: Honoring Robin Finco
A life of compassion, character, and the game he loved When Fran and Billie Finco lost their son Robin unexpectedly in the summer of 2023, their world stopped. “It was […]
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Simple genius: The lasting legacy of Roland Beranek
Roland “Rollie” Beranek wasn’t flashy. He didn’t care for fancy clothes or big crowds. In fact, it took him two years to say a word to his neighbor Barb Erickson. […]
More »Giving Back, Seeing the Impact: Cheryl Vieth’s Designated Fund
Designated fund allows donor to see impact For Cheryl Vieth, the decision to give back to the community she’s called home for over 50 years was deeply rooted in her […]
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Friends’ Forever Gift: The Judy and David Bouffleur Fund
It began with the gift of service For many La Crosse County residents, community service is part of everyday life. Judy and David Bouffleur exemplify such a life. Born and […]
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Long-Time Donors Use QCDs to Give More, Gain More
QCDs, or Qualified Charitable Donations, allow Chris Haskell and Bob Carney to give more After giving to La Crosse Area Community Foundation for more than 20 years, retired educators Bob […]
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Sandy Castek’s Mission for Mothers
Empathy for struggling single moms stems from experience Sandy Castek’s journey from struggling single mom to founder of the Sandy Castek Fund for Empowering Women is both profound and inspiring. […]
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